Huge mezcal and tequila and scotch list. Club downstairs. Wonderful cocktails too. They also serve food. The pb and j burger was delicious. read more

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I wasn't sure what to expect when I heard this was "Nightmare before Christmas" themed. I had never been to this bar but it's definitely my vibe. I love the darker lighting, brick and wood accents. The huge jack was a nice touch. To be honest, drinks were a tad steep compared to their sister location next door but it's obvi targeted for a certain kind of crowd. No one at the bar was ordering off the holiday menu and I wonder if pricing was a factor but not sure. Bartenders were very friendly and the ambiance was dark and quiet. I'll have to come back again to give it a chance but I would've loved more decor targeted at the movie. read more

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Excellent drinks. Okay elote dip. Dark moody atmosphere. Did not motivate us to stay longer than 45 minutes or so before moving on. Drink menu awesome...food menu meh. read more

Clandestina - Bars Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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I went here for the first time recently with friends. The best aspect of this restaurant is the dark and moody atmosphere! It's a place to come for initial drinks on date night. There were a few intimate nooks for chatting and possibly even some canoodling :) The service was fair. The tacos ordered by several members of our party, including me, were way too hot to even eat entirely. The chips and Elotes dip were okay but far from excellent. I enjoyed the nachos best when compared to the other food items ordered/shared. I had wine but my friends who ordered cocktails were pleased. read more

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This had a great vibe as soon as I walked in and although it was very much adult, the bartender was very accommodating to my toddler and I by introducing us to the semi private rear seating area/alcove. I ordered the tlayudas (Mexican "pizza") or memela (blue corn cake), which I no longer see on the menu but hope they can still make them because they were the best! It's an excellent restaurant for vegetarian/vegan options. Everything had a healthy, light, but filling taste to it. The downstairs of the establishment is another full bar and gives more club vibe as the evening goes into the night. I think this would be a great place to go for a date, or just hanging with friends or coworkers. Def a great after work spot. read more

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Fun, moody Oaxacan themed bar on W 25th. In line with its namesake, not everyone has heard of Clandestina yet and you'll likely be able to get a spot in the small dining room if you come with just one or two other people. For larger groups, would recommend going earlier to guarantee a table as there are no reservations. The high top tables are a little awkward in terms of height relative to the chairs, but the dark lighting, candles, and huge backlit mirrors behind the bar give you a fair amount to be distracted by. I would go mainly for the tequila and mezcal-driven cocktails, which were well-balanced and perfect for fans of the agave-based liquor. Or, test your palate against many of the other beers, wines, and non-alcoholic drinks. To pair with your drinks, Clandestina offers a limited food menu. The Tlayuda was a pleasantly tasty combo of crispy tortilla, grilled adobo chicken, and condiments, but the Tamales and Burrito were just okay, with the tamales being fairly bland without the accompanying mole, and the carnitas also lacking the juicy richness I would expect. Overall though, for the seductive atmosphere and reasonable prices, I wouldn't be mad sharing some street food with the next person I come here drinking with. read more

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I am obsessed with this place and so happy I stopped in. The tequila selection is fantastic and the drinks are so well balanced and tasty. I had a agave goddess and dreaming in espresso. The staff was so friendly and engaging, I did stop by in an off hour but still I can tell they are all awesome people. Everything was clean and fresh for what is clearly a fun night club. I cannot wait to return. Kerry and Zoe were such wonderful bartenders to send time with. read more

Quaint, tasty, friendly, no Mariachi music. What more could you want! Came in early evening on Saturday. About a dozen other patrons in the restaurant, had our pick of high tops, low, booths and bar, though the place only seats about 60. The menu is pretty thin- not what you typically see at a Mexican restaurant. Almost a tapa flair to it. But what they do have is amazingly good. Started with the Carnitas pizza. It was fantastic! Also had some kind of cheesy/creamy corn salsa and chips. They were okay, but the pizza was much better. Ordered a chicken burrito and chicken tamale with spicy mole sauce for dinner. The tamale was fine, but the burrito was out of this world! Had a house margarita which was good, but not great. Should have asked if they had a top shelf option. Service was fast and friendly. With Mitchell's right next door, would come back again in a heart beat! read more

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Bartenders were super friendly and gave good recommendations. Mezcal menu is extensive! read more

Clandestina - Dreaming in Espresso - Bars Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I am...underwhelmed. The ambiance is good. Dark, moody, cool. The drinks were okay. Between my friend and I we tried four cocktails. Two were good, two were unremarkable. Their mezcal and tequila menus take up a couple pages so if you're feeling flighty, this might be a good place to check out. Although the menu has interesting items on it, from our experience the food was an afterthought. The chips and guacamole weren't fresh. The grasshoppers, to which we said "why not?", tasted like old cardboard (disclaimer: I don't have a lot of experience eating insects, maybe they all do?). The bbq pork Mexican pizza was bland. Stop in for a couple cocktails and move on for dinner. read more

Had a nice dinner at Clandestina. We both enjoyed our drinks -- I had a margarita and my husband had a mezcal drink called The Other Demon. They have a limited menu but we both had burritos and they were very tasty. My only complaint is that they didn't open until 5 pm on a Friday so we started our evening at Great Lakes Brewing then headed over to Clandestina. read more

New spot in Ohio city. Came for a late dinner/drinks. The food menu is small but there are a good amount of vegetarian options which was nice and the food was well priced! Obsessed with the tajin pineapple! They mentioned they had tajin watermelon recently too. We also tried the elote dip and Mexican pizza. The dip was delicious but I probably wouldnt get the Mexican pizza again - it was a bit bland. The basic marg and Paloma were delicious and well priced too. I loved that you can choose tequila or mezcal. The other cocktails were quite expensive ranging from $16-22. read more

My husband and I stopped by here for the Yelp! Fall Crawl. We really enjoyed the atmosphere and felt that that ambiance would be perfect for a date. The dining area is on the smaller size but it's got a dark and moody vibe with enchanting lighting and big mirrors that make it seem much larger. They offer tequila and mezcal, as well as other libations and Mexican street food. We ordered the elote dip, the blue corn cake, and an order of the pork tamales. I also got a cola which is homemade. The drink was awesome. The dip was served cold. It was good but not good enough to take our extra home - I think I would have enjoyed it more if it had been warm. The corn cake was too smoky for us. We didn't finish it. The tamales were good with a homemade mole, but these could also be improved. The flavor was a bit bland and without the mole, I wouldn't have enjoyed them. I would say this is more of a great bar spot and I believe they have dancing downstairs on the weekends. The service was good and the ambiance was great. read more

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My wife and I stopped in for "memelas". I put that word in quotation marks because what they serve are NOT memelas (disclaimer: my wife was born and raised, and I lived for quite some time in Nayarit, Mexico where memelas are common). The tortilla was massive, dry (no doubt they didn't add enough water to the maseca) and overcooked. It came out looking like a burnt hamburger patty. The cheese was not melted, the beans were not cooked thoroughly, the "salsa" may very well have been ketchup judging by its appearance and taste. The onions were raw, not even sautéed and to top it off, there was not even any kind of meat, which a traditional memela has. The ambiance was cool, and the service was fast. They had an extensive tequila and mezcal selection (which we didn't try), so if you're looking for a neat spot to have a drink, this place might be for you. If you want traditional Mexican food, or even good food at all, skip this place. read more

Clandestina - "Memela" - Bars Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

We had a lovely time here, full of amazing food and drinks! With a lot of the drinks you have the option of selecting for tequila or mezcal, which is perfect if you're particular to one over the other. Otherwise, the drinks were absolutely amazing and I don't think you can go wrong with any. We ended up getting chips and guacamole which was delicious as well as the pineapples, which were a huge hit. I do think that their strengths lie in their drinks as I wasn't entirely impressed with the burritos and tamales that we got, but they were still quite delicious nonetheless. read more

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This is a nice mid-price food addition to Ohio City! Burritos and Mexican pizzas are around $9-12 so definitely recommend it if you're looking for a reasonably affordable spot to eat. I had the carnitas pizza and it was flavorful and filling. The cocktails left a lot to be desired, in my opinion, but my extent of knowledge on tequila drinks starts and ends at margaritas. They had a lot of different tequila options! read more

Clandestina is a wonderful spot for food and drink. The location is perfect for a bar crawl down W 25th. Parking is available in the lot behind or on the street. The cocktails are thoughtfully crafted, and the food is Latin inspired. The service was so quick and helpful. Can't wait to go back! read more

Horrible service. Charged my card twice. Bartenders aren't friendly. Would not come back.

The vibes and ambiance are really nice. My drink was pretty strong. My friend ordered a drink and it rang up a different price on the menu and was told the prices don't reflect which is a bit strange with no discrepancy on the menu read more

Sign on the front of the building says "kitchen open until 12am"... what they don't tell you is that it's only their snack menu... as in chips and salsa or guac ..and that's it. so we sit at the bar to eat at 11pm and order drinks .. only to find out al we can have is effing chips and guac. stupid. dumb. annoying. read more

Great food. Great drinks. Great vibes. I found $5 on the sidewalk out front too, so maybe that's subconsciously seeping into my review. Either way, can't recommend it enough.​ read more